Annette Beckstrom
July 21, 1934 — April 5, 2012
Rilda Annette Beckstrom
Panguitch, Utah
Our beloved mother, grandma and great grandma, Rilda Annette Veater Beckstrom, 77, of Panguitch, passed away April 5, 2012 in St. George after battling hard against complications from surgery. She is happily reunited with her eternal companion, parents, brothers, sisters and other loved ones. She was born July 21, 1934 in Spry, Utah to James LeRoy and Preelie Pearl Ruby Veater, the seventh of eight children. She married her high school sweetheart, Gordon M. Beckstrom in the St. George Temple on June 20, 1952. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2000.
Annette grew up on the "ranch" along the Sevier River where she did her share of the chores and developed a love of the outdoors. After marrying Gordon they moved to San Diego, California to raise a family. She had five children whom she loved with all her heart and was the best mother anybody could ever have. Her heart was also filled with love for all 38 of her grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She sacrificed much for her family and was always there for all their needs, activities and special events. She loved spending as much time as possible with her family. Annette and Gordon loved to go camping where they could take jeep rides through the mountains, fishing, pine nut picking and relaxing around the campfire. They returned to Panguitch to live in 1996 and she enjoyed living at "home" again.
Annette was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She always had a strong testimony of the Gospel and served in many callings. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and loved her pioneer heritage. She never had a negative thought about others and was the most caring, kind and forgiving person and the best example of unconditional love.
Annette is survived by her children: Shirley (Mike Brown), Carlson, St. George; Stanley (Nancy) Beckstrom, Cedar City; Clayton (Helen) Beckstrom, Cedar City; Michael (Rebecka) Beckstrom, Murrieta, CA; Kenneth (Denise) Beckstrom, Georgetown, TX; 38 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; siblings: Wayne Veater, Sandy; and LaPreal Pearl (Royce) Walker, Panguitch.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; parents and siblings: Dortha, Remona, Ruby, James Lamont and Clark.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Panguitch 3 rd Ward Chapel, 550 South 100 West, where a viewing will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.